BBC Radio 4 FM Schedule Thursday 8 February 2007

FM Schedule

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Evening
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Early
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—08/02/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—What Would Barbra Do?, Episode 3
  Men have an awkward relationship with musicals.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—08/02/2007
  News, current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—08/02/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—08/02/2007
  Latest news headlines.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—08/02/2007
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Stephen Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—08/02/2007
  Agricultural news and features with Mark Holdstock.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  Today—17/11/2006
  News and current affairs with John Humphrys and Sarah Montague.
2. 09:00
  In Our Time—Popper
  Melvyn Bragg discusses the Anglo-Austrian philosopher Karl Popper.
3. 09:45
  Book of the Week—What Would Barbra Do?, Episode 4
  There really is no escaping Barbra Streisand and the attractions of Yentl.
4. 10:00
  Woman's Hour—08/02/2007
  With Jenni Murray. Including drama: The Observations.
5. 11:00
  From Our Own Correspondent—08/02/2007
  BBC foreign correspondents examine the stories behind the headlines, with Kate Adie.
6. 11:30
  With Great Pleasure—Adrian Mitchell
  Poet and playwright, Adrian Mitchell, shares some of his favourite poetry and prose.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00
  You and Yours—08/02/2007
  Consumer and social matters with Winifred Robinson and Liz Barclay.
2. 12:57
  Weather—08/02/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
3. 13:00
  World at One—08/02/2007
  National and international news, presented by Shaun Ley.
4. 13:30
  Open Country—03/02/2007
  Iola Williams visits the Fenland village of Welney to witness a wildlife spectacle.
5. 14:00
  The Archers—07/02/2007
  Hayley under the knife.
6. 14:15
  Drama on 4—The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, The Ceremony
  With her agency work under control, Mma Ramotswe can at last take care of her own problems
7. 15:00
  Traveller's Tree—Series 1, Episode 4
  4/6Travel series with listeners' tips on the best and worst of holiday experiences.
8. 15:27
  Radio 4 Appeal—04/02/2007
  Hugh Quarshie presents an appeal on behalf of Anti-Slavery International.
9. 15:30
  Stopover Stories—To the Island
  4/5A young widow decides to leave Edinburgh and immerse herself in life on a Greek island.
10. 15:45
  The Making of Modern Medicine—Paracelsus and the People's Medicine
  The 16th century witnessed the birth of a new kind of natural philosophy and medicine.
11. 16:00
  Bookclub—Val McDermid
  Val McDermid joins readers to discuss The Mermaids Singing, the story of a serial killer.
12. 16:30
  Material World—Scapa Flow - Dark Matter
  Science programme exploring the uses of underwater sonar imaging technology.
13. 17:00
  PM—08/02/2007
  Full coverage and analysis of the day's news, presented by Eddie Mair.
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Evening
1. 18:00
  Six O'Clock News—08/02/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by Weather.
2. 18:30
  Trevor's World of Sport—Series 3, Episode 4
  4/6The sports agent's business partner Sammy gets a dead cert horse from a corrupt jockey.
3. 19:00
  The Archers—08/02/2007
  Alice makes dubious plans.
4. 19:15
  Front Row—08/02/2007
  Arts review. Kirsty Lang talks to Booker nominee Rachel Seiffert.
5. 19:45
  The Observations by Jane Harris—4. Plotting
  4/10Bessy discovers a previous maid died mysteriously.
6. 20:00
  Investigation—Series 1, Heroin on the NHS
  Should heroin be made available on NHS prescription? Simon Cox investigates.
7. 20:30
  In Business—Water Works
  Peter Day looks the growing international importance of water; will it be the next oil?
8. 21:00
  Origins Revisited—Episode 3
  Aubrey Manning looks at the latest theories concerning the fall of the Neanderthals.
9. 21:30
  In Our Time—Popper
  Melvyn Bragg discusses the Anglo-Austrian philosopher Karl Popper.
10. 21:58
  Weather—08/02/2007
  The latest weather forecast.
11. 22:00
  The World Tonight—08/02/2007
  National and international news and analysis with Robin Lustig.
12. 22:45
  Book at Bedtime—The Uninvited, Episode 9
  Neil Dudgeon reads Geling Yan's novel. Dan's pretend journalism skills are at their limit.
13. 23:00
  Recorded for Training Purposes—Series 1, 08/02/2007
  A fast-paced sketch show about communications, the media and contemporary obsessions.
14. 23:30
  Today in Parliament—08/02/2007
  News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament.
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Late
1. 00:00
  Midnight News—09/02/2007
  The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4, followed by weather.
2. 00:30
  Book of the Week—What Would Barbra Do?, Episode 4
  There really is no escaping Barbra Streisand and the attractions of Yentl.
3. 00:48
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
4. 01:00
  Selection of BBC World Service Programmes—09/02/2007
  News, current affairs, arts and science programmes from the BBC World Service.
5. 05:20
  Shipping Forecast—09/02/2007
  The latest shipping forecast.
6. 05:30
  News Briefing—09/02/2007
  Latest news headlines.
7. 05:43
  Prayer for the Day—09/02/2007
  Prayer and reflection with the Rev Stephen Wigley.
8. 05:45
  Farming Today—09/02/2007
  Agricultural news and features with Mark Holdstock.

Friday 9 February 2007